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Lawrence Teen Picks: Classics Remixed

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These stories update classics, from fairy tales to Frankenstein.

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18 items

18 items

Hunted

Hunted

by Spooner, Meagan

Book - 2017

A retelling of Beauty and the Beast, in which this story's Beauty, Yeva, is a hunter tracking a strange and mysterious creature who may be the cause of her father's disappearance. A retelling of Beauty and the Beast, in which this story's Beauty, Yeva, is a hunter tracking a strange and mysterious creature who may be the cause of her father's disappearance. Show less

A retelling of Beauty and the Beast, in which this story's Beauty, Yeva, is a hunter tracking a strange and mysterious creature who may be the cause of her father's disappearance. A retelling of Beauty and the Beast, in which this story's Beauty, Yeva, is a hunter tracking a strange and mysterious creature who may be the cause of her father's disappearance. Show less

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Spindle Fire

Spindle Fire

by Hillyer, Lexa

Book - 2017

A re-telling of Sleeping Beauty, focusing on both Aurora and her headstrong sister, Isabelle. An epic and exciting tale of love between sisters. A re-telling of Sleeping Beauty, focusing on both Aurora and her headstrong sister, Isabelle. An epic and exciting tale of love between sisters. Show less

A re-telling of Sleeping Beauty, focusing on both Aurora and her headstrong sister, Isabelle. An epic and exciting tale of love between sisters. A re-telling of Sleeping Beauty, focusing on both Aurora and her headstrong sister, Isabelle. An epic and exciting tale of love between sisters. Show less

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Ronit & Jamil

Ronit & Jamil

by Laskin, Pamela L.

Book - 2017

A re-imagining of "Romeo and Juliet" framed by the Israel-Palestine conflict. Timely and heart-wrenching. A re-imagining of "Romeo and Juliet" framed by the Israel-Palestine conflict. Timely and heart-wrenching. Show less

A re-imagining of "Romeo and Juliet" framed by the Israel-Palestine conflict. Timely and heart-wrenching. A re-imagining of "Romeo and Juliet" framed by the Israel-Palestine conflict. Timely and heart-wrenching. Show less

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The Steep & Thorny Way

The Steep & Thorny Way

by Winters, Cat

Book - 2016

The story of Hamlet is transported to a 1920s Oregon. The story of Hamlet is transported to a 1920s Oregon. Show less

The story of Hamlet is transported to a 1920s Oregon. The story of Hamlet is transported to a 1920s Oregon. Show less

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Exit, Pursued by A Bear

Exit, Pursued by A Bear

by Johnston, E. K.

Book - 2016

Shakespeare: better with cheerleaders. Shakespeare: better with cheerleaders. Show less

Shakespeare: better with cheerleaders. Shakespeare: better with cheerleaders. Show less

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The Madman's Daughter

The Madman's Daughter

by Shepherd, Megan

Book - 2013

This retelling of 'The Island of Doctor Moreau' is delightfully creepy! This retelling of 'The Island of Doctor Moreau' is delightfully creepy! Show less

This retelling of 'The Island of Doctor Moreau' is delightfully creepy! This retelling of 'The Island of Doctor Moreau' is delightfully creepy! Show less

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Strands of Bronze and Gold

Strands of Bronze and Gold

by Nickerson, Jane

Unknown - 2013

This novel sets the classic fairy tale Bluebeard against the Civil War. This novel sets the classic fairy tale Bluebeard against the Civil War. Show less

This novel sets the classic fairy tale Bluebeard against the Civil War. This novel sets the classic fairy tale Bluebeard against the Civil War. Show less

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The Wrath & the Dawn

The Wrath & the Dawn

by Ahdieh, Renée

Book - 2015

This retelling of 1001 Nights dazzles. This retelling of 1001 Nights dazzles. Show less

This retelling of 1001 Nights dazzles. This retelling of 1001 Nights dazzles. Show less

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Wild

Wild

by Mallory, Alex

Book - 2014

This is a modern retelling of Tarzan about an orphaned boy discovered to be living in a forest. This is a modern retelling of Tarzan about an orphaned boy discovered to be living in a forest. Show less

This is a modern retelling of Tarzan about an orphaned boy discovered to be living in a forest. This is a modern retelling of Tarzan about an orphaned boy discovered to be living in a forest. Show less

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Great

Great

by Benincasa, Sara

Unknown - 2014

Gossip Girl meets The Great Gatsby! Gossip Girl meets The Great Gatsby! Show less

Gossip Girl meets The Great Gatsby! Gossip Girl meets The Great Gatsby! Show less

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Dorothy Must Die

Dorothy Must Die

by Paige, Danielle

Book - 2014

In this version of The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy and her cronies are the villains! A fun dystopian play on the original. In this version of The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy and her cronies are the villains! A fun dystopian play on the original. Show less

In this version of The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy and her cronies are the villains! A fun dystopian play on the original. In this version of The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy and her cronies are the villains! A fun dystopian play on the original. Show less

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For Darkness Shows the Stars

For Darkness Shows the Stars

by Peterfreund, Diana

Unknown - 2012

This futuristic sci-fi retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion is lush and romantic. This futuristic sci-fi retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion is lush and romantic. Show less

This futuristic sci-fi retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion is lush and romantic. This futuristic sci-fi retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion is lush and romantic. Show less

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Hideous Love

Hideous Love

The Story of the Girl Who Wrote Frankenstein

by Hemphill, Stephanie

Unknown - 2013

This novel in verse tells the story of Mary Shelley, the teenager who wrote Frankenstein. This novel in verse tells the story of Mary Shelley, the teenager who wrote Frankenstein. Show less

This novel in verse tells the story of Mary Shelley, the teenager who wrote Frankenstein. This novel in verse tells the story of Mary Shelley, the teenager who wrote Frankenstein. Show less

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This Dark Endeavor

This Dark Endeavor

by Oppel, Kenneth

Book - 2011

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Cruel Beauty

Cruel Beauty

by Hodge, Rosamund

Book - 2014

A mix of mythology and Beauty and the Beast, this fairy tale is dark and romantic. A mix of mythology and Beauty and the Beast, this fairy tale is dark and romantic. Show less

A mix of mythology and Beauty and the Beast, this fairy tale is dark and romantic. A mix of mythology and Beauty and the Beast, this fairy tale is dark and romantic. Show less

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Tiger Lily

Tiger Lily

by Anderson, Jodi Lynn

Book - 2012

This novel tells the story of Neverland before Wendy Darling arrives, from the point of view of TInkerbell. Peter Pan and Tiger Lily's romance is sweet and sad at the same time. A must read! This novel tells the story of Neverland before Wendy Darling arrives, from the point of view of TInkerbell. Peter Pan and Tiger Lily's romance is sweet and sad at the same time. A must read! Show less

This novel tells the story of Neverland before Wendy Darling arrives, from the point of view of TInkerbell. Peter Pan and Tiger Lily's romance is sweet and sad at the same time. A must read! This novel tells the story of Neverland before Wendy Darling arrives, from the point of view of TInkerbell. Peter Pan and Tiger Lily's romance is sweet and sad at the same time. A must read! Show less

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Romeo's Ex

Romeo's Ex

Rosaline's Story

by Fiedler, Lisa

Unknown - 2006

You know the story of Romeo and Juliet, but what about Rosaline? This tells the story of Shakepeare's classic from the point of view of another character. You know the story of Romeo and Juliet, but what about Rosaline? This tells the story of Shakepeare's classic from the point of view of another character. Show less

You know the story of Romeo and Juliet, but what about Rosaline? This tells the story of Shakepeare's classic from the point of view of another character. You know the story of Romeo and Juliet, but what about Rosaline? This tells the story of Shakepeare's classic from the point of view of another character. Show less

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An Epic Chart of YA retellings from Epic Reads

http://www.epicreads.com/blog/an-epic-chart-of-162-young-adult-retellings/

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